Swaffham is a compact market town in the heart of Breckland, Norfolk, England, with a characterful market square, independent shops and a strong sense of local history. Its most famous local legend is the tale of the Pedlar of Swaffham, commemorated in the town centre, and the medieval parish church of St Peter and St Paul provides a dominant landmark alongside rows of historic flint and brick buildings.
The town sits within the distinctive sandy heath and arable landscape of the Brecks, an area prized for unusual wildlife and agricultural activity, and acts as a service centre for surrounding villages. Small businesses, tourism linked to local history and walking routes, plus community events and a local museum, keep the social life lively while larger centres such as Norwich and King's Lynn remain within easy reach for wider services.
Postcode districts covering Swaffham
Most populated places nearby
- King's Lynn 13.5 miles21.8 km
- Wisbech 21.5 miles34.6 km
- Thetford 16 miles25.7 km
- Ely 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Mildenhall 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Downham Market 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Attleborough 16.9 miles27.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Swaffham Built-up area 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Nar Valley Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Cockley Cley Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Sporle with Palgrave Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Sporle Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Beachamwell Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- North Pickenham Parish 3.4 miles5.4 km
- South Pickenham Parish 3.7 miles5.9 km
- South Acre Parish 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Necton Built-up area 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Little Dunham Built-up area 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Castle Acre Built-up area 4.3 miles6.8 km
Example postcodes in Swaffham
PE37 7XE, PE37 7LJ, PE37 7GE, PE37 8FU, PE37 8BS, PE37 7XD, PE37 7JD, PE37 7QA, PE37 7QE … See all
Transport links
- Norwich International Airport 25.4 miles40.9 km
- Stansted Airport 55.7 miles89.6 km
- Dereham Railway Station 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Yaxham Railway Station 11.8 miles19 km
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Schools in Swaffham
- Heartwood C of E VC Primary & Nursery School Primary
- OneSchool Global UK - Swaffham Campus Independent - all ages
- Swaffham C of E Primary Academy Primary
- The Nicholas Hamond Academy Secondary
Local points of interest
- Saham Wood Forest 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Lynford Hall Estate 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Wayland Wood Forest 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Stow Hall Gardens Gardens 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Fakenham Racecourse Recreation 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Sandringham House Estate 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Brettenham Heath National Nature Preserve Nature reserve 15.4 miles24.9 km
- Snetterton Heath Estate 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Elveden Hall Estate 17.9 miles28.7 km
- Snettisham Beach Beach 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Wild Ken Hill Nature reserve 18.9 miles30.4 km